East Lansing, MI
Admission is not highly competitive: about 84 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 71% to 84% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 44,322 | 31,522 | 8,801 | 71% |
| 2020 | 45,426 | 34,663 | 8,389 | 76% |
| 2021 | 50,630 | 42,150 | 9,225 | 83% |
| 2022 | 53,341 | 46,914 | 9,829 | 88% |
| 2023 | 58,879 | 49,414 | 9,533 | 84% |
Fall 2023 applicants
26,438 of 31,128 women and 22,974 of 27,749 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Not considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Michigan State University has an acceptance rate of 84% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 49,414 of 58,879 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 84 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
58,879 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 9,533 enrolled.
No. Michigan State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 71% to 84% — it has become less selective.